City Spires: London’s churches
Kings and queens lie in their grounds, they tell the story of the capital’s history, they’re immortalised in art and literature, and they create a skyline like no other in the world – they...
History of Syon House
Less than 10 miles from central London lies Syon House – a beacon of tranquillity and one of Britain’s best preserved stately homes. The house has a beautiful Robert Adam interior, a conservatory that...
20th century Britain timeline
Tracing the history of Britain from 1901-2012...
1900
1901-10
Reign of King Edward VII
1903
The Women's Social and Political Union is formed to campaign for women's suffrage. Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst soon become the most prominent members.
1904
Britain...
Remarkable British women: 6 top facts
Read our 6 facts about the women who changed British history, by fighting for the vote and dedicating their lives to a noble yet dangerous cause
Did you know?
Writer Mary Wollstonecraft has been called The Mother of...
20th century Britain
The 20th century encompasses some of the most momentous events in British history. From the extravagant Edwardians to two world wars and from an unrivalled Empire to Royal abdication, it has seen sacrifice, success,...
Behind the scenes at Parham House in West Sussex
Lady Emma Barnard, the chatelaine of Parham House and Gardens, takes time to show us around her stunning stately home in the heart of Sussex
"My heart skips a beat every time I drive in...
The Real Downton Abbey: Highclere Castle
The Earl of Carnarvon has welcomed cameras back into his home, Highclere Castle, for a further series
The Crawleys, Earls of Grantham since 1772, occupy the upper floors of their stately home, Downton Abbey. Below, an army of domestic staff...
10 facts about Britain’s heroes and heroines
BRITAIN brings you the weird and wonderful details about Britain’s heroes and heroines
1. Sir Francis Drake
The first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe, Sir Francis Drake left an often forgotten legacy: his drum, which it’s said will beat of...
How to decorate your house like a stately home
From cabinets to couches, masterpieces created by Britain's greatest designers adorn the finest homes worldwide. But where did it all start?
According to Einstein, “a table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin,”...
On this day in history… 16 May
Who? What? Where? When? We present a few token dates for your historical diary, as we look back at the events of 16 May throughout the centuries
16 May 1568
Mary Queen of Scots was forced...